Presenter: Ann Bright

Commission Agenda Item No. 3
Action
Nonprofit Partners Resolution
May 24, 2007

I. Executive Summary: Pursuant to Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Section 11.202, staff will present for consideration to the full Commission, a resolution adopting additional nonprofit partners to the current Closely Related Nonprofit Partners and General Nonprofit Partners lists.

II. Discussion: As new nonprofit partners are added or deleted, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission will be requested to adopt a resolution and approve additions and/or deletions to these lists.

III. Recommendation: The staff recommends the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopt the following motion:

"The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopts by resolution (Exhibit A) the additions to the Closely Related Nonprofit Partners and General Nonprofit Partners (Exhibit B) lists."

Attachments – 2

  1. Exhibit A – Resolution
  2. Exhibit B – Closely Related Nonprofit Partners and General Nonprofit Partners Lists

Commission Agenda Item No. 3
Exhibit A

A Resolution by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Adopting Nonprofit Partners

Whereas, the Department maintains beneficial relationships with numerous nonprofit partners as defined in Parks and Wildlife Code §11.201;

Whereas, the Department must maintain Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approval of all nonprofit partners selected;

Whereas, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission shall require the nonprofit partner to comply with guidelines adopted by the Commission;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission that the additions to the Closely Related Nonprofit Partners and General Nonprofit Partners lists are hereby adopted.

In official recognition hereof, we hereby affix our signatures this 24th day of May 2007.

  • Joseph B. C. Fitzsimons, Chairman
  • Donato D. Ramos, Vice-Chairman
  • Mark E. Bivins, Member
  • J. Robert Brown, Member
  • T. Dan Friedkin, Member
  • Ned S. Holmes, Member
  • Peter M. Holt, Member
  • Philip Montgomery III, Member
  • John D. Parker, Member

Commission Agenda Item No. 3
Exhibit B

Closely Related Nonprofit Partners and General Nonprofit Partners

Additions:
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Closely Related Nonprofit Partners
Group or Association Name/Contact Person Address Telephone Number/Fax Number
Friends of the Parrie Haynes Ranch
Mr. Bradley B. Ware, President
c/o Chris Belliveau
800 Gann Branch Road
Killeen, TX 76549
Phone: 254-634-6327
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
General Nonprofit Partners
Group or Association Name/Contact Person Address Telephone Number/Fax Number
David B. Terk Foundation
Ms. Kristin Terk Belt
P.O. Box 91312
Austin, TX 78709
Phone: 512-320-6924 kbelt@texasmonthly.com
East Texas Woods and Water Foundation
Mr. David Roberts, President
2320 East Commerce
Tyler, TX 75702
Phone: 903-592-1601
Fax: 903-592-1600
Environmental Defense
Mr. David Wolfe
44 East Avenue, Suite 304
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-478-5161
Fax: 512-478-8140
www.environmentaldefense.org
Jr. Anglers and Hunters of America
Edgar Gerhardt, Board Chairman
5014 Scotland
Houston, TX 77007
Phone: 713-446-3814
elg@jraha.org
Keep Texas Beautiful
Ms. Katie Sternberg, Programs Director
1524 S. IH 35, Suite 150
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 800-CLEAN-TX or
512-478-8813
www.ktb.org
Shikar Safari Club International Foundation
Mr. Phillip Jackson
3000 N. Woodridge Drive
Birmingham, AL 35223
Phone: 205-423-0250
The National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation
Ms. Gayle Carter-Cook
P.O. Box 860
Palacios, TX 77465-0860
Phone: 361-972-2166
gcook@nrahq.org
Texas B.A.S.S. Federation Nation
Trey Scott, State Youth Director
2600 McHale Ct. #100
Austin, TX 78758
Phone: 512-719-3560
US Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation
Mr. Frank Price
801 Kingsmill Parkway
Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: 614-888-4868
fprice@ussportsmen.org
Weatherby Foundation International
Mr. Craig Boddington
P.O. Box 1027
Turlock, CA 95381-1027
Phone: 209-634-5454